Finance Administrator

897 Brown & Brown (Europe) Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance broker in London is looking for an Administrative Support to assist their finance team. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Italian and possess strong numerical skills along with advanced Excel capabilities. This role involves processing payments, bank reconciliations, and data entry, with training provided for those without prior finance experience. The company values growth and an inclusive culture, making it an exciting opportunity for those eager to learn and develop in a professional setting.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Study Incentivising Scheme

Qualifications

• Fluent in Italian and good command of English.
• Very good head for figures.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and accounting support for the team.
• Processing files, payments, and bank account reconciliations.
• Inputting data to various systems.

Skills

Fluent Italian

Good English

Very good numerical skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Strong MS Office skills

Ability to learn quickly

Good prioritising and organisational skills

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

LOCATION:London

EMPLOYER:BDB Europe - UK Branch (part of the BDB Group and Brown & Brown Inc.)

SALARY:Competitive (depending on skills and experience) + benefits

BENEFITS:

• Company Pension
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Study Incentivising Scheme (paid exams, awards, time for study)

WHO WE ARE:

BDB Europe SRL-UK Branchis a dynamic and well-established Lloyd’s Broker, part of the prestigious
BDB Group. With over 30 years of experience across Italy, France, UK, Belgium and Netherlands, we pride ourselves on our rich history, heritage, and unwavering drive. We specialise in arranging wholesale insurance products and services through Lloyd’s and The London Market, covering a wide range of risks including accident and health, property, liability, professional indemnity, motor, yacht, and fine art.

Since 2022 BDB Groupis proudly a part ofBrown & Brown Inc. (NYSE: BRO), a leading global insurance brokerage firm with over 16,000 employees in approximately 500 locations worldwide. Since 1939, Brown & Brown has been committed to delivering innovative risk management solutions to individuals and businesses, protecting what our customers value most.

OUR VALUES: Ethics, Excellence, and People

• Excellence in Service:We are dedicated to providing exceptional service with transparency, scrupulous ethics, and a touch of humour when appropriate.
• Meritocracy:Our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those committed to doing what is best for our clients.
• People-Centric Growth:Our growth is driven by our people, and we are committed to their development both as individuals and professionals.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a motivated individual who shares our values and can help balance workloads while contributing to the future growth of our business. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Languages: fluent Italian and good English (essential)
• Very good numerical skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong MS Office skills, especially advanced Excel
• Ability to learn quickly
• Good prioritising and organisational skills
• Academic background is not mandatory, Liceo Scientifico or similar technical school background can be sufficient, as all training will be provided.

THE ROLE:

The role purpose is the administrative and accounting support for the team of 7.

Key duties will include: processing files, payments, bank account reconciliations, inputting data to various systems and other tasks (full list above) required for smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the Finance department.

Also, the role may involve liaison and cooperation with our teams in Belgium and Italy.

Prior Finance/Accounts experience is not mandatory, because we will provide all the training for this role. Good ability to handle figures, calculations, Excel and the right attitude to learn are key here.

So to sum up, if you:

• are fluent in Italian and have good command of English,
• have very good head for figures,
• are a hard-working type with attention to detail and positive outlook,
• see yourself in accounting/finance role for long term,
• are hungry for learning and growth in a professional services environment,
• don’t want to be just “a cog in the wheel”, but be noticed and valued,
• want to be a part of a great international company and a close-knit team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.